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“About Town”“About Town”“About Town”“About Town”“About Town”“About Town”“About Town”“About Town”“About Town”“About Town”“About Town”“About Town” The Official Newsletter of the City of RockledgeThe Official Newsletter of the City of RockledgeThe Official Newsletter of the City of Rockledge 1600 Huntington Lane | 321.690.3978 phone | 321.690.3987 fax1600 Huntington Lane | 321.690.3978 phone | 321.690.3987 fax1600 Huntington Lane | 321.690.3978 phone | 321.690.3987 fax

Spring 2014Spring 2014Spring 2014Spring 2014

On March 22, 2014, the City

of Rockledge celebrated the

grand opening of the Barks &

Recreation Dog Park, which is

located at Robert A.

Anderson Stormwater Park,

1220 Pluckebaum Rd. The

park, which offers two

separate areas for small

dogs (under 30 pounds)

and large dogs, is fenced

and has water and benches

available, as well as plenty of

room for your furry friends to

roam and play.

The Rockledge ROC

(Recreation, Open Space &

Conservation) Foundation

spearheaded the cause in

collaboration with Dr. Greg

Shinn of the Rockledge

Animal Clinic. To help

maintain the new dog park,

the City is currently seeking

volunteers. Those interested

can contact Alix Townsend

at 321.690.3978.

The ROC Foundation’s next

noteworthy project is the

construction of a dock and

boardwalk at Larry L. Schultz

Park at the corner of Fiske

Blvd. and Levitt Pkwy. To get

involved, or to learn more

about the mission of the ROC

Foundation, visit

www.rockledgerocf.org.

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Inside this issue:Inside this issue:

Upcoming Events 2

Business Tax Receipts 2

Georgia Phillips Reading Room

3

Rockledge Police Force New Additions

3

Nov. 4 Election 4

Watering Schedule 4

Garage Sale Info 4

Fertilizer Ordinance 5

Intersection improvements 5

Collection schedule 5

Hurricane Tips 6

Finance Division News 6

Boards & Committees 7

Recycling Success 7

Indian River Lagoon 7

New Website 8

Cell Phones for Soldiers 8

Rockledge bids a fond farewell Rockledge bids a fond farewell Rockledge bids a fond farewell Rockledge bids a fond farewell

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Barnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws NearBarnes Blvd. Widening Project Draws Near After several delays, it is anticipated that Brevard County’s widening of Barnes

Blvd. will commence in July. If that is the case, construction is expected to last

approximately 18 to 24 months. Currently, these are the best estimates from

the Brevard County Public Works Department. However, obstacles, including

anything from weather to design modifications, could hinder the project’s

start. Once underway, however, the Rockledge Community Redevelopment

Agency intends to make a significant contribution to secure a number of

streetscape components that will be incorporated into the overall endeavor.

Such amenities could include enhanced landscaping, gateway signage at

strategic intersections, medians, and pedestrian elements, such as bus

shelters, benches, and a water feature. Although there will be some inconvenience to merchants and motorists during

the project, the road widening is critical in order to relieve some of the congestion that has resulted since the recent

surge in development along Barnes Blvd. and nearby Viera.

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Be sure to mark your calendars for these fun and exciting events! And visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CityOfRockledge, for all of the latest details!

Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!Upcoming Events!

♦ Memorial Day Parade! Sunday, May 25

th | 2 p.m. Parade Start

McLarty Stadium, north to Barton Blvd., west

to McLarty Park

Join with the City of Rockledge and Rockledge VFW

Post 4534 to honor our fallen heroes. The parade

begins at 2 p.m., with a ceremony, refreshments and

activities to follow at McLarty Park. For further

information, contact City Hall at 321.690.3978.

♦ 16th Annual City Employee Charity Golf

Tournament! Saturday, June 7

th | Registration 7 a.m.

Turtle Creek Golf Club | 1278 Admiralty Blvd.

Golfers and sponsors wanted! Proceeds from this

year’s tournament go to benefit The Children’s

Hunger Project. For golfer and sponsorship details,

visit www.cityofrockledge.org, or contact Corey Harris

at City Hall, 321.690.3978.

♦ “A Midsummer's Night” of Music! Thursday, July 3

rd | 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

McLarty Park | 790 Barton Blvd.

You do not want to miss this! Our very own

Rockledge talents will perform a wide variety of

musical styles for attendees! These performers are

incredible! And, we’re pairing this event with a mini-

Food Truck Bazaar! For additional information,

contact the Community Redevelopment Agency

at 321.305.4975.

♦ 28th Annual Independence Day Picnic! Friday, July 4

th | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Celebrate Independence Day with the City of

Rockledge! Parking and admission are free, and

just $1 buys your lunch! There will be activities for

the children, swimming at a reduced cost, games

and MORE! And, in partnership with the City of

Cocoa, fireworks will be held at Cocoa Riverfront Park

at 9 p.m. For more information, contact City Hall

at 321.690.3978.

♦ Rockledge Night with the Brevard

County Manatees! Saturday, August 9

th | 6:35 p.m. Game Start

Space Coast Stadium | 5800 Stadium Pkwy.

Come on out and watch your Brevard County

Manatees take on the Clearwater Threshers! Free or

discounted game tickets will be offered by several

Rockledge businesses, so stay tuned to

www.chooserockledge.com for details on where to

score yours!

♦ National Night Out Tuesday, October 7

th | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.


Demonstrate your commitment to keeping your

community safe and to forging relationships with your

local law enforcement personnel. This event features

complimentary food, and a number of businesses will

have displays featuring information and giveaways! For

details, contact the Rockledge Police Department,

321.690.3988.

♦ Hot Rockin' Nights Saturday, October 18

th | 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Along Barton Blvd., between Huntington & Elm

Join us for this year’s Hot Rockin’ Nights! In addition to

an array of classic and muscle cars on display, we’ll

have food vendors, music and MORE! For details on

how to register your car, contact Rene LaMarr at the

Community Redevelopment Agency, 321.305.4975.

www.cityofrockledge.orgwww.cityofrockledge.orgwww.cityofrockledge.org

Business Tax ReceiptsBusiness Tax ReceiptsBusiness Tax Receipts All businesses operating in the City of Rockledge are required to

obtain a Business Tax Receipt. Businesses currently holding a

valid Business Tax Receipt will be sent a renewal notice in early

August. Renewals are due by October 1, and additional penalties

apply if payment is received after that date. If you are currently

operating a business without a Business Tax Receipt, please

apply in person at City Hall or download the form online at

www.cityofrockledge.org. Questions? Please contact the Building

Division at 321.690.3984.

Please extend a hearty Rockledge welcome

to the newest members of the Rockledge

Police Department - Bronx and Zeus!

Bronx and Zeus received their monikers

through a naming contest at Golfview and

Andersen Elementary Schools. Submitting

the winning name of Bronx was Carolina

Reyes from Golfview, while Quentin Russo

from Andersen offered up the winning

name of Zeus. Congrats to the students,

and welcome, Bronx and Zeus!

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Welcome! Newest Members of the Rockledge Police Force!Welcome! Newest Members of the Rockledge Police Force!Welcome! Newest Members of the Rockledge Police Force!

Pictured L-R: City Manager Jim McKnight, Chief of Police Joe LaSata, Officer Robert Lynch with Zeus, Cpl. Jeff White, and Cpl. Bryan Tabaczynski with Bronx

The recent construction of the new police station has

paved the way for a successful transformation of the

former police station into multi-tenant office space, a

state-of-the-art training room, and the Bright House

Computer Lab, as well as the Georgia Phillips Reading

and Book Lending Room.

Spearheaded by the Community Redevelopment

Agency, the project fulfills a fundamental goal of the

Community Redevelopment Plan of returning

underutilized properties to their highest and best use.

During renovation, City staff worked diligently to obtain

tenants for the facility, which now houses nonprofit

organizations LEAD Brevard, Grandparents Raising

Grandchildren, and the Central Brevard Art Association.

Even the former holding cell is utilized by The

Children’s Hunger Project, which takes advantage of the

space for storing provisions for its Brevard County

Backpack Program, an initiative designed to combat

children’s hunger. The Redevelopment Agency

relocated from an acquisitioned property on Cardinal

Ave. to the Community Resource Center in 2013.

Ideal for hosting small meetings and conferences, the

training room is available for rent by the general public.

The Bright House Computer Lab houses three

computers and a printer and can be utilized, at no

cost, by anyone in the community.

which is named for the longtime City Councilwoman. At

the Reading Room, you can gather with friends and read

at your leisure, and books can also be checked out for

a period of 21 days. Checking out books is based on

the honor system; we hope you return them, but there is

no penalty or fine if you do not.

Different books can be returned in addition to, or

instead of, the ones that are checked out. And

donations of books are always welcomed, as are

volunteers.

The Georgia Phillips Reading and Book Lending Room is

open on Tuesdays (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to

6 p.m.), Wednesdays (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Thursdays

(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), and

Saturdays (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Reading Room hours

could be extended if more volunteers were available for

shifts. If you are interested in volunteering, please

contact Rockledge City Hall at 321.690.3978.

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But the place to visit at

the Community Resource

Center when you simply

want to relax and

recharge is the Georgia

Phillips Reading and

Book Lending Room,


General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4General Election − Nov. 4 The current terms for the following positions will

expire in November:

♦ Mayor – currently filled by Thomas J. Price

♦ Council Seat #3 – currently filled by

Councilman T. Patrick O’Neill

♦ Council Seat #4 – currently filled by

Councilman Frank T. Forester

The following Candidates have declared their intent

to run for office on Nov. 4, 2014:

♦ For Mayor ~ Thomas J. Price

♦ For Council Seat #3 ~ T. Patrick O’Neill

♦ For Council Seat #4 ~ Frank T. Forester

The candidate qualifying period begins at noon on

Tuesday, Aug. 12, and ends at noon on Friday, Aug.

22. Candidate information and qualifying forms are

now available from the City Clerk’s page on the City’s

website, www.cityofrockledge.org.

Garage sales are permitted within the City, and here are Garage sales are permitted within the City, and here are Garage sales are permitted within the City, and here are

some requirements to keep in mind if you decide to have some requirements to keep in mind if you decide to have some requirements to keep in mind if you decide to have

one:one:one:

♦♦♦ Sales are limited to four per year, per residenceSales are limited to four per year, per residenceSales are limited to four per year, per residence

♦♦♦ Only one sale can be held in a 30Only one sale can be held in a 30Only one sale can be held in a 30---day periodday periodday period

♦♦♦ Sales cannot last more than three consecutive daysSales cannot last more than three consecutive daysSales cannot last more than three consecutive days

♦♦♦ All signage must be removed by 6 p.m. on the final dayAll signage must be removed by 6 p.m. on the final dayAll signage must be removed by 6 p.m. on the final day

♦♦♦ Signs are limited to two (three square feet in surface Signs are limited to two (three square feet in surface Signs are limited to two (three square feet in surface

area and not higher than three feet off the ground)area and not higher than three feet off the ground)area and not higher than three feet off the ground)

♦♦♦ No signage is permitted in the rightsNo signage is permitted in the rightsNo signage is permitted in the rights---ofofof---way of U.S. 1, way of U.S. 1, way of U.S. 1,

Murrell Rd., Florida Ave., or Fiske, Barton, Barnes or Murrell Rd., Florida Ave., or Fiske, Barton, Barnes or Murrell Rd., Florida Ave., or Fiske, Barton, Barnes or

Eyster Blvds.Eyster Blvds.Eyster Blvds.

♦♦♦ Signs cannot be posted on trees, utility poles, other Signs cannot be posted on trees, utility poles, other Signs cannot be posted on trees, utility poles, other

street signs, public signage, or existing signs, and street signs, public signage, or existing signs, and street signs, public signage, or existing signs, and

cannot be placed at corner lots, which could interfere cannot be placed at corner lots, which could interfere cannot be placed at corner lots, which could interfere

with driver visibilitywith driver visibilitywith driver visibility

♦♦♦ No balloons, flags, pennants, or signs can be placed on No balloons, flags, pennants, or signs can be placed on No balloons, flags, pennants, or signs can be placed on

vehiclesvehiclesvehicles

If you have any questions, please contact Code If you have any questions, please contact Code If you have any questions, please contact Code

Enforcement Officer Maddie Curtis at 321.690.3984. Enforcement Officer Maddie Curtis at 321.690.3984. Enforcement Officer Maddie Curtis at 321.690.3984.

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The City of Rockledge Reclaimed Water watering The City of Rockledge Reclaimed Water watering The City of Rockledge Reclaimed Water watering

schedule is as follows:schedule is as follows:schedule is as follows:

♦♦♦ Customers with Customers with Customers with eveneveneveneveneveneveneveneveneveneveneveneven addresses may water on addresses may water on addresses may water on

Thursdays and SundaysThursdays and SundaysThursdays and Sundays

♦♦♦ Customers with Customers with Customers with oddoddoddoddoddoddoddoddoddoddoddodd addresses may water on addresses may water on addresses may water on

Wednesdays and SaturdaysWednesdays and SaturdaysWednesdays and Saturdays

♦♦♦ Watering should occur between midnight and 10 a.m., Watering should occur between midnight and 10 a.m., Watering should occur between midnight and 10 a.m.,

OR, between 4 p.m. and midnight.OR, between 4 p.m. and midnight.OR, between 4 p.m. and midnight.

In accordance with the St. Johns River Water In accordance with the St. Johns River Water In accordance with the St. Johns River Water

Management District regulations, there should be no Management District regulations, there should be no Management District regulations, there should be no

reclaimed watering on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. reclaimed watering on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. reclaimed watering on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

THANK YOU for your cooperation!THANK YOU for your cooperation!THANK YOU for your cooperation!

Reclaimed Water Watering ScheduleReclaimed Water Watering ScheduleReclaimed Water Watering Schedule

The City of Rockledge has named Jeptha L. Sunday to

serve as the City’s fire

chief.

Having begun his

employment with the City

on Aug. 2, 1981, Chief

Sunday was chosen to

succeed former chief Rick

Allen on Sept. 29, 2013,

and assumed his official

duties on Oct. 25, 2013.

Congratulations, Chief Sunday!

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Garage Sale InformationGarage Sale InformationGarage Sale Information


In March 2013, City Council adopted an ordinance

regulating the use of fertilizer on turf and lawns. Please

be reminded that, during the “rainy season,” which

extends from June 1 through September 30, it is

unlawful to utilize any fertilizer that contains nitrogen

and phosphorus. Furthermore, applying fertilizer when

the City is under a tropical storm watch or warning, a

hurricane watch or warning, or a flood watch or warning

is also prohibited. Fertilizer can be applied at times

other than during the rainy season, with conditions.

The area east of Rockledge Drive is now classified as a

“fertilizer-free zone,” which means it is unlawful to apply

fertilizer to any property in that area, regardless of the

time of year.

The fertilizer ordinance was developed because a

portion of fertilizer that is applied during the rainy

season runs off into the Indian River Lagoon. Just one

pound of fertilizer can result in 500 pounds of algae

growth, which blocks sunlight and prohibits the growth

of sea grass, and also deprives the water of oxygen,

resulting in fish kills.

For additional information, please contact the City of

Rockledge Planning Division, 321.690.3978, or visit

www.cityofrockledge.org.

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For household garbage | yard trash | recycling collection

Holiday Observed

No pick-up on

this day (City (City (City

offices closed)offices closed)offices closed)

Household

garbage

If regular days areIf regular days areIf regular days are

Mon & Thu,

pickups will be onpickups will be onpickups will be on

Household

garbage

If regular days areIf regular days areIf regular days are

Tue & Fri,

pickups will be onpickups will be onpickups will be on

RECYCLING/YARD

TRASH

If regular day falls onIf regular day falls onIf regular day falls on

observed holiday,

pickup will be onpickup will be onpickup will be on

Independence Day

Fri, Jul 4

Mon & Wed

Tue & Thu

Mon, Jul 7

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 1

Tue & Thu

Wed & Fri

Tue, Sep 2

Veterans Day

Tue, Nov 11

Mon & Thu

Wed & Fri

Wed, Nov 12

Thanksgiving Day

Thu, Nov 27

Day After

Thanksgiving

Fri, Nov 28

Christmas Day

Thu, Dec 25

Mon & Wed

Tue & Fri

Mon, Dec 29

Memorial Day

Mon, May 26

Tue & Thu

Wed & Fri

Tue, May 27

Mon only No other pick-up

this week

Tues only No other pick-up

this week

NO PICK-UP Regular pick-up will

resume the next week

Traffic Signal at Murrell Rd./Roy Wall Blvd. ApprovedTraffic Signal at Murrell Rd./Roy Wall Blvd. ApprovedTraffic Signal at Murrell Rd./Roy Wall Blvd. Approved Rockledge City Council has approved the award of the bid for the intersection improvements (traffic signal) at Roy Wall

Blvd. and Murrell Rd., which will be linked to the traffic light at Gus Hipp Blvd. Authorization has been given for the mast

arm production, with the project to be in progress by late summer. Signal Group is the contractor, and the total project

cost is $256,000.00.


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Once again, the dreaded hurricane season is

knocking on our door. The devastating storms

of 2004 overwhelmed us all, but it also taught

us to be more diligent in our efforts to keep our

families and homes safe. We must be even

more prepared than ever, and we must prepare

BEFORE an event. Here are a few tips you

might want to consider before a disaster strikes

again:

♦ Make sure everyone in your household

knows how and when to shut off water, gas,

and electricity at the main switches.

Consult with your local utility providers if

you have questions.

♦ Take a first-aid class and CPR class. Local

American Red Cross chapters can provide

information.

♦ Review your property insurance policy. Make

sure policies are current and be certain they

meet your needs with regard to the type of

coverage, amount of coverage, and

hazards covered.

♦ Protect your household’s financial well-

being. Consider saving money in an

“emergency” savings account that could

be used in any crisis. It is advisable to keep

a small amount of cash or travelers checks

at home in a safe place where you can

quickly access them in the event of an

evacuation.

News from the Finance DivisionNews from the Finance DivisionNews from the Finance Division In April, the City was presented with the 2013 Annual Audit and Comprehensive Financial Report. The City operates in accordance

with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which are set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board

(GASB). The audit revealed no material issues. In addition, City Council will soon be seeking input for the development of the City’s

Fiscal Year 2015 Budget, which is formulated between the months of May and July. A workshop and public meeting are held in

August, and public hearings and final adoption take place in September. The 2015 Fiscal Year begins Oct. 1, 2014. A copy of the audit

and financial report, as well as a detailed budget calendar, are available online at www.cityofrockledge.org. For questions or to

offer input, please contact Assistant City Manager and Finance Director David Henderson at 321.690.3978.

♦ Consider ways to help neighbors that may need

special assistance, such as the elderly or the

disabled.

♦ Make arrangements for your pets. Although some

public shelters do allow pets, most shelters do not,

unless they are service animals.

♦ Assemble a disaster supply kit including but not

limited to the following:

◊ Water - one gallon per person, per day, with a

minimum 3-day supply

◊ Batteries – all sizes

◊ Weather Band Radio – battery powered

◊ First-aid supplies

◊ Non-perishable food – minimum 3 day supply

◊ Tools

◊ Sanitation and hygiene items

◊ Kitchen items – paper plates, cups, plastic

utensils

◊ Flashlights

◊ Work gloves

◊ Personal identification - IDs and other

important documents (stored in air-tight

containers)

◊ Emergency contact list

◊ Clothing and bedding

To avoid any additional stress to yourself and others,

please don’t wait until the last minute to purchase

hurricane supplies. Purchase them now and store

them. You will be glad you did!


Volunteers Wanted!Volunteers Wanted!Volunteers Wanted! The City of Rockledge has 13 volunteer boards and committees composed of Rockledge residents and business owners who have a

profound interest in making a difference in their community. From time to time, positions will become vacant, and currently, there

are openings on the following appointed bodies: Board of Adjustment, Business Development Committee, Citizens Advisory

Committee, Citizens Recreation Advisory Board, Code Enforcement Board, and The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement (T.R.E.E.)

Board. Volunteering is very rewarding, so apply today! Visit www.cityofrockledge.org to apply online or to download an application!

Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues!Recycling Success Continues! Thanks to the stewardship and awareness of the City’s

residents and businesses, the Sanitation Division of the

Public Works Department has steadily increased the

number of tons of recycling since the program’s

inception. This includes the recycling of electronics

(E-cycling), appliances, and the single-stream items

from household waste. Here are a few reminders that

will help to further the success of our program:

♦ Please have all bins and containers at the curb by

7 a.m. on pick-up days

♦ Place all garbage in bags before putting it in the

green carts (hobos) to help alleviate spills

♦ Place yard trash in two, 30-gallon containers

◊ Plastic bags can be used for additional yard

debris

◊ Place large yard trash away from mailboxes, tree

limbs and power lines (and not on the sidewalk)

◊ Yard clippings and leaves are not to be blown

into the street, gutters, or storm-drain inlets

♦ Styrofoam packing is not recyclable at this time, so

please remove it from cardboard packaging

♦ Compost carts are available free of charge to

Rockledge residents

New phone books are slated to be delivered starting in

early June through early July, and current phone books

are 100 percent recyclable, right in your canister!

In an effort to remind passersby to take time to recycle,

the Public Works Department uses the marquee at

Barton Blvd. and Garden Rd. when available. If you have

a catchy slogan that you feel will encourage recycling,

please submit it to the Public Works Director at

[email protected]. You may just see your

jingle on the marquee!

To help bring awareness to the current state of the Indian To help bring awareness to the current state of the Indian To help bring awareness to the current state of the Indian

River Lagoon, in September 2013, thousands of people gathered River Lagoon, in September 2013, thousands of people gathered River Lagoon, in September 2013, thousands of people gathered

at various overpasses throughout the County and held hands at various overpasses throughout the County and held hands at various overpasses throughout the County and held hands

as part of the “Hands Across the Lagoon” campaign. Several as part of the “Hands Across the Lagoon” campaign. Several as part of the “Hands Across the Lagoon” campaign. Several

public meetings were held recently, and state and federal public meetings were held recently, and state and federal public meetings were held recently, and state and federal

elected officials participated to demonstrate their support for elected officials participated to demonstrate their support for elected officials participated to demonstrate their support for

restoring the condition of the Lagoon.restoring the condition of the Lagoon.restoring the condition of the Lagoon.

There are several things that you can do right in your own There are several things that you can do right in your own There are several things that you can do right in your own

neighborhood by following some commonneighborhood by following some commonneighborhood by following some common---sense guidelines, sense guidelines, sense guidelines,

such as: not blowing grass clippings into roadways or down such as: not blowing grass clippings into roadways or down such as: not blowing grass clippings into roadways or down

storm drains; not over fertilizing yards and not fertilizing storm drains; not over fertilizing yards and not fertilizing storm drains; not over fertilizing yards and not fertilizing

during the rainy season; disposing of paints, oils and chemicals during the rainy season; disposing of paints, oils and chemicals during the rainy season; disposing of paints, oils and chemicals

properly; and properly disposing of all household garbage properly; and properly disposing of all household garbage properly; and properly disposing of all household garbage

securely in trash bags to help prevent spills.securely in trash bags to help prevent spills.securely in trash bags to help prevent spills.

To take it even further, you can get involved with volunteering To take it even further, you can get involved with volunteering To take it even further, you can get involved with volunteering

for projects, like helping to restore oyster beds in the Indian for projects, like helping to restore oyster beds in the Indian for projects, like helping to restore oyster beds in the Indian

River Lagoon. Did you know that one oyster can filter 50 River Lagoon. Did you know that one oyster can filter 50 River Lagoon. Did you know that one oyster can filter 50

gallons of water each day? If you are interested in helping with gallons of water each day? If you are interested in helping with gallons of water each day? If you are interested in helping with

the Oyster Reef Restoration Project, visit the Brevard Zoo the Oyster Reef Restoration Project, visit the Brevard Zoo the Oyster Reef Restoration Project, visit the Brevard Zoo

website, www.brevardzoo.org, for a schedule of free events!website, www.brevardzoo.org, for a schedule of free events!website, www.brevardzoo.org, for a schedule of free events!

You can also get involved by participating in the Indian River You can also get involved by participating in the Indian River You can also get involved by participating in the Indian River

Lagoon Paddle Adventure, a ‘paddleLagoon Paddle Adventure, a ‘paddleLagoon Paddle Adventure, a ‘paddle---fishfishfish---camp’ event that is camp’ event that is camp’ event that is

designed to introduce participants to the beauty of the lagoon designed to introduce participants to the beauty of the lagoon designed to introduce participants to the beauty of the lagoon

while raising funds for its educational trust.while raising funds for its educational trust.while raising funds for its educational trust. Photos and videos Photos and videos Photos and videos

from the 2013 Adventure can be seen atfrom the 2013 Adventure can be seen atfrom the 2013 Adventure can be seen at

www.irlwww.irlwww.irl---paddlepaddlepaddle---adventure.com. adventure.com. adventure.com.

Please contact the Public Works Department to report Please contact the Public Works Department to report Please contact the Public Works Department to report

concerns regarding pollutants being dumped into ditches, concerns regarding pollutants being dumped into ditches, concerns regarding pollutants being dumped into ditches,

inlets, or any other part of the City's stormwater conveyance inlets, or any other part of the City's stormwater conveyance inlets, or any other part of the City's stormwater conveyance

system, or stop by City Hall and pick some information. Let’s all system, or stop by City Hall and pick some information. Let’s all system, or stop by City Hall and pick some information. Let’s all

pitch in to clean up our waterways!pitch in to clean up our waterways!pitch in to clean up our waterways!

Restoring the Indian River LagoonRestoring the Indian River LagoonRestoring the Indian River Lagoon

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♦ Rockledge City Hall...................321.690.3978 James P. McKnight, City Manager

Betsi Beatty Moist, City Clerk

Steve Wilson, Community Advocate

Don Griffin, Planning Director

♦ Fire Dept....................................321.690.3968 Jeptha Sunday, Fire Chief

♦ Police Dept.................................321.690.3988 Joe LaSata, Police Chief

♦ Building Division........................321.690.3984 Dennis Clements, Building Official

♦ Public Works Dept....................321.690.3961 Ken Poole, Director

♦ More info.....................www.cityofrockledge.org

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Donate Cell Phones Donate Cell Phones Donate Cell Phones

for Soldiers!for Soldiers!for Soldiers!

The Rockledge Police Department is

collecting cell phones in any condition.

Accessories are not needed. These

donated cell phones are sent to Re-

Cellular to be recycled, and then a one-

hour calling card is issued to any

soldier or parent of a soldier overseas

that requests one. To date, over 7,400

cell phones have been collected, which

equates to 440,000 minutes of calling

time. Cell phones can be dropped off at

the lobby of the Rockledge Police

Department, 1776 Jack Oates Blvd., or

at Rockledge City Hall. For additional

information, visit

www.cellphonesforsoldiers, or contact

Nick Galluzzi at RPD,

[email protected].

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